Requisition ID: 2004
Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00
Location: ULA - Denver
Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available
Travel Requirements: None/Infrequent
Job Overview & ResponsibilitiesAs a Thermodynamics Engineer on the Vulcan Development Flight Sciences team, you will be responsible for performing thermal analyses for upgrades and new developments to the Vulcan Centaur V flight system. This includes performance upgrades to Centaur V, reusability of the BE-4 engines, long duration upper stage operations, Centaur V on SLS, and more. Responsibilities include:
- Performs conceptual and detailed thermal analysis and design for the launch vehicle booster, upper stage and launch facility at both the detailed component level and at the systems level. Analyses include pre-launch, ascent, on-orbit and re-entry phases of flight to verify rocket designs will operate within temperature limitations and to define thermal protection systems were needed.
- Develop approaches, methodologies, and tools to solve complex engineering problems using analytical modeling, empirical, and semi-empirical approaches.
- Defines, monitors, and controls requirements as they relate to the design, development, and operation of complex launch systems.
- Develops procedures and plans for thermal test programs when existing analytical capabilities are insufficient.
- Resolves thermal issues arising from operational use in the field during production and launch operations.
- Develops analysis process improvements that reduce cost and risk and/or improve vehicle performance.
Required EducationBachelor
Required Years of ExperienceNone required
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
- Relevant coursework in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and or fluids.
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree in an engineering discipline.
- Experience with launch vehicle and/or spacecraft pre-launch, ascent, on-orbit and re-entry thermal design and analysis.
- Strong first principles knowledge and critical thinking ability.
- Experience with Thermal Desktop and Spaceclaim.
- Experience with Sinda/Fluint.
- Experience with Agile development and practices.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.
Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denveronly): $70,952.00 - $118,253.00
Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.
We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:
- 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
- Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work environments
Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.
Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).
